Jun 22, 2026 - Things to Do

Sundance to host free screenings this summer

If you never made it to a Sundance Film Festival screening in Utah, this might be your last chance.

Driving the news: Despite its move to Boulder next year, Sundance Institute is bringing back its Local Lens Program this summer.

State of play: The summer series will showcase four films that were featured at this year's Sundance Film Festival — for free.

The movies will be screened July 18–19 at the Utah Film Center in Salt Lake City and the Library Center Theatre in Park City.

Zoom in: The program will include: "Union County," "Take Me Home," "The Lake" and "TheyDream," along with Q&As with some of the filmmakers.

If you go: Get your tickets online.

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